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Smoke Testing to Begin Next Week in West Richardson

Testing
to look for leaks in the City’s sewer system along the Cottonwood Creek
drainage basin will begin next week in the western part of Richardson (see
map). The testing, conducted by the RJN Group, will involve the use of smoke to
identify where storm water may be entering underground sewer lines. The smoke
is nontoxic, with minimal odor, but it could be very visible in areas where
leaks are detected.

Testing
will start in the southern part of the basin and progress north, and is
expected to last approximately 14-16 weeks, weather permitting. Testing on
specific streets within the study area should only take 20-30 minutes. If you
live in the test area, you will see a notice placed on your front door at least
24 hours prior to the test. Street signs will also be placed at each end of the
blocks where testing is underway. Smoke testing cannot be conducted if it is
raining or has recently rained. If crews are unable to conduct testing in the
notified areas due to weather, the areas will be re-notified before testing is
conducted at a later date.

This
is the third year of a multi-year schedule for smoke testing of the City’s 410
miles of sewer lines. Over the last two summers, 148 miles have been tested; 97
miles will be tested this summer.